The Dangers Posed by Falling Objects at New York Construction Sites

A continual threat of falling objects at construction sites make it crucial for all workers to be provided proper protective equipment including hardhats. It is important that contractors and construction companies keep their job sites safe and make sure they scout the site for hazards before work commences. A construction worker who is injured by a falling object at a work site would be well-advised to contact an experienced construction accident lawyer to better understand his or her legal rights and options.
Some of the most devastating falling object injury accidents involve cranes. Heavy cranes are commonly used in large construction sites and they have the potential to do great harm. When objects are not probably loaded or secured, there is the potential for them to fall while being lifted. Sometimes, it only takes a heavy gust of wind to cause lumber, tools or building materials to fall from a crane hoist and onto unsuspecting victims below.
An object does not have to be large or heavy to result in a devastating head injury. Other falling object accidents typically involve smaller items that are dropped from above. Workers who are on a roof or on top of scaffolding must use caution when setting items down. Tools, equipment and building items can do significant damage when dropped from elevation.
Whenever a falling object accident occurs, there are a number of questions that must be asked. Were proper safety devices provided for the visitors and workers at the jobsite? Was proper training given to the workers? Did the supervisor fail to advise workers on how to properly secure their tools while working from elevation? Did another worker’s negligence contribute to the accident?
Injured victims of New York construction accidents may pursue financial compensation for the damages they have suffered. The experienced New York personal injury attorneys of The Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm help injured construction workers and their families get the compensation they need and rightfully deserve. Call our offices today at 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496) for a free, comprehensive and confidential consultation. We can also help with personal injury cases in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Florida. If you have been seriously injured in any of the 50 U.S. states, please call us and we will try to help you with your case.
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